Huddersfield Station upgrade work is progressing in West Yorkshire. The Grade I-listed Victorian train station is undergoing a £70 million improvement programme.

Huddersfield Station upgrade enters key phase
Huddersfield Station was designed by James Pigott and built between 1846-1850 in the classical style (Image: Getty)

The station is used by more than 3.1 million passengers a year. Completed in 1850, it is known for its neoclassical frontage. Lonely Planet⁠ last year included it among the nine most beautiful railway stations in the UK. Also, the station includes The Head of Steam pub, which serves Yorkshire ales and more.

Huddersfield Station upgrade covers roof and platform works

The improvement programme covers restoration of the roof canopy and platform extensions. It also includes the relocation of the Grade II-listed tearoom. Huddersfield Station is managed by TransPennine Express. In addition, Transpennine Route Upgrade has described it as one of the country’s most architecturally impressive railway stations.

The works link station restoration with platform changes, access improvements and electrification-related infrastructure on the wider route.

The works form part of the wider Transpennine Route Upgrade⁠. The project team has described it as a “huge” undertaking. The scheme also includes a new footbridge. In addition, it includes power-boosting infrastructure needed to support electrification along a 70-mile section of the route.

Closures and diversions are part of the schedule

The station upgrade is due to be completed on February 2 next year. Huddersfield Station is currently closed until June 27. Separately, another closure is planned from Christmas Eve until February 1, 2027, as Huddersfield Hub⁠ reported.

No trains will run from Huddersfield to Dewsbury and Leeds on June 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21. Meanwhile, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) said Manchester-Leeds services will be diverted via Hebden Bridge.

Further works are scheduled across several weekends between June and August. They include fitting a new station roof and installing new lifts. Also, they include tarmacking the extended platforms. Work is planned for June 27-28. At the same time, rail replacement buses or Calder Valley line diversions are expected.